GPSMAP 16x3 adds larger touchscreen option for
greater clarity, connectivity and control at the helm
OLATHE,
Kan., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin
(NYSE: GRMN), the world's most innovative and recognized marine
electronics manufacturer, today announced the GPSMAP®
16x3 chartplotters— the newest addition to its popular
GPSMAP x3 series that combines the same easy-to-use features,
including built-in Garmin Navionics+™ mapping and sonar
support, with a stunning high-resolution full HD 16-inch
touchscreen display. For superior clarity and sunlight readability,
the GPSMAP 16x3's in-plane switching (IPS) display provides
consistent, accurate colors that can be seen from all viewing
angles, even with polarized sunglasses.
"The GPSMAP x3 series is known for providing anglers and
boaters with a fast, sharp and smart chartplotter experience that
integrates seamlessly into their Garmin marine system. We're
excited to add a 16-inch display to the series, further expanding
our options to fit an even wider range of dash configurations, both
new and retrofit." –Dan Bartel, Garmin Vice President of Global Consumer
Sales
What mariners will love about the GPSMAP x3 series:
- Simple navigation: More confidently navigate coastal and
inland waters with built-in Garmin Navionics+ mapping with Auto
Guidance+ technology1 that includes a one-year
subscription with daily updates. Users can also add Garmin
Navionics Vision+™ for premium features like
high-resolution relief shading and more.
- Sleek design: Designed for a wide range of dash
configurations, the GPSMAP x3 series offers slimline design borders
with edge-to-edge glass displays.
- Impressive processing power: Experience fast and
responsive high-speed processing power that benefits all onboard
sensors like sonar and radar while enhancing the user experience
across the entire network.
- Built-in sonar: The sonar combo versions (GPSMAP xsv
series) offer built-in support for Ultra High-Definition
ClearVü™ and SideVü™ scanning sonar with
high-contrast vivid color palettes which help distinguish fish from
structure, along with CHIRP traditional sonar.
- LiveScope capable: To help anglers see all around their
boat in real time, this chartplotter series supports the full
lineup of Garmin Panoptix™ sonar, including the
award-winning LiveScope™ live-scanning sonar (transducer
required; sold separately).
- Force® integration: When integrated with a
Garmin Force trolling motor, anglers
can create routes, patterns and tracks for the trolling motor to
follow while they fish. From the chartplotter screen, they can also
control speed, check battery life and more.
- Seamless connectivity: Easily build an onboard marine
system with compatible sonar, autopilot, radars, instruments,
cameras and more by using NMEA® 2000 and the Garmin
Marine Network. Built-in Wi-Fi® enables reliable
software updates, smart notifications and more via the free
ActiveCaptain® app with a compatible smartphone or
table.
Expected to be available in March, the GPSMAP 16x3 series has
suggested retail pricing that starts at $4799.99, while the GPSMAP 16x3xsv series starts
at $4999.99. Along with the full
range of Garmin marine electronics, the GPSMAP 16x3 series will be
on display at the Miami International Boat Show, Feb. 14-18, 2024, in booth #3235. To learn more,
visit garmin.com/marine.
Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin
products have revolutionized life for anglers, sailors, mariners
and boat enthusiasts everywhere. Committed to developing the most
innovative, highest quality, and easiest to use marine electronics
the industry has ever known, Garmin believes every day is an
opportunity to innovate and a chance to beat yesterday. For the
ninth consecutive year, Garmin was named the Manufacturer of the
Year by the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA).
Other Garmin marine brands include Navionics® and JL
Audio®. For more information, visit Garmin's
virtual Newsroom, email our press team, connect
with @garminmarine or follow our blog.
1 Auto Guidance+ is for planning purposes only and
does not replace safe navigation operations.
About Garmin International, Inc. Garmin International,
Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN). Garmin Ltd. is
incorporated in Switzerland, and
its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Garmin, Force, Navionics and
JL Audio are registered trademarks and Garmin Navionics+, Garmin
Navionics Vision+, ClearVü, SideVü and LiveScope are trademarks of
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